Spending days on end as the sole caregivers of our children can be hard enough. Add on work responsibilities, concerns about finances, homeschooling, stir-crazy kids, along with the fear of the virus itself and all the suffering it’s causing, and it’s not surprising that so many people are finding it difficult to cope. Parental Stress Can Lead to Anger and Lost Tempers If you are feeling incredibly stressed right now, you are not alone....
Or, perhaps it’s your little bundle of joy who’s causing the problem. Some babies bite, scratch, and tug during breastfeeding—and it can be pretty painful. Here’s how to deal with this unwanted behavior. What to Do If Your Baby Bites Many infants will bite towards the end of a feed when they become bored and want to play, says Lindsey Shipley, RN (labor & delivery), IBCLC, childbirth educator, and founder of Lactation Link....
In fact, 59% of U.S. teens indicated that they have been cyberbullied or harassed online according to a report by the Pew Research Center. And, most teens, a full 90% in fact, say it is a major problem for kids their age. Types of Cyberbullying The most common type of harassment that teens experience online is name-calling, with 42% of teens indicating that they have been called offensive names online....
When you hear remarks like these as a parent you’re probably wondering what the truth is. Does sugar really cause hyperactivity in children? Historical Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity The idea that sugar causes hyperactivity in kids stems from a popular diet in the 1970s created by a pediatrician named Dr. Benjamin Feingold. The “Feingold Diet” was an elimination diet that did not permit any artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, and other additives common in processed food....
Busy schedules can also make it more difficult to find family time as your kids grow up. So it’s important to be proactive about making time to be together. Family fun nights are a great way to spend quality time together and provide your child with positive attention. If your kids groan when you bring up spending quality time together, make it clear that everyone is going to participate. For one night, don’t answer the phone, ignore social media, and step away from your electronics....
Most children start receiving their vaccinations from the time they are babies, and studies have shown vaccines are among the most effective and safest public health interventions available to prevent serious disease and death. According to the CDC, children should be vaccinated for the following diseases by the time they’re 6 years old: Hepatitis A and hepatitis B Rotavirus Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis Haemophilus influenzae type B Polio Pneumococcal disease Measles, mumps, and rubella Varicella Influenza...
Fish and High Levels of Mercury In contrast to the health effects for most other people, because of high levels of methylmercury, certain types of fish can be a dangerous, high-risk food for young children, women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. An advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has helped to make fish a safe part of your child’s diet....
Before you switch your baby’s formula or buy a premium bottle that is supposed to reduce colic and gas, consider: Other symptoms. Does your baby have a runny nose, cough, fever, etc? These might indicate that your baby is sick and needs further evaluation. Frequency. Is your baby having problems at each feeding, or only occasionally? Occasional feeding problems could mean you are misinterpreting hunger signs and are trying to feed your baby either too early (when they aren’t hungry) or too late (when they are overly fussy because they are very hungry)....
But sometime during the planning process, you start to think: what about people who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19? Did Uncle Tom get the shot? Will my kids be safe this year? Great Aunt Sue is 93 years old and vaccinated, but is it safe for her to be around people who aren’t yet? “The rules for safety haven’t changed during the holidays,” emphasizes William Li, MD, an internationally-renowned medical doctor, researcher, founder and president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and author of New York Times bestseller “Eat To Beat Disease....
Gluten is a popular enemy these days. It’s blamed for everything from bipolar disorder to obesity. Look around online and you’ll find dozens of websites claiming that gluten causes infertility. These sites paint with a wide brush. Some imply that all or many cases of infertility are caused by gluten intolerance or undiagnosed celiac disease. There’s no research to support these gluten-causes-infertility claims on such a grand scale, but that doesn’t mean gluten isn’t to blame in specific cases....
Noticing a drop in supply as your milk supply regulates is common and normal. It usually doesn’t mean that you have less milk than your baby needs—it’s simply that your body has learned to make a “just right” amount of milk for your baby. Here’s what to know about the changes that happen as your milk supply regulates: what normal milk supply regulation looks like, what the signs of a true milk supply drop are, and what to do if you have any concerns about your supply....
In men, low testosterone is a potential cause of infertility. However, you may be surprised to hear that abnormally high testosterone levels can be a problem as well. In women, high testosterone levels can signal a potential fertility problem. Women can also have low testosterone levels, but this typically occurs after menopause and not as commonly during the childbearing years. What causes high or low testosterone levels in men and women?...
The term more often refers to students with disabilities rather than students who are gifted or advanced. These groups tend to be implemented for children with disabilities who may not be able to participate in general education programs at all. These can include autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), emotional disturbances, severe intellectual disabilities, and serious or fragile medical conditions. For children with behavioral problems or learning disabilities, the goal of a self-contained program is to increase the amount of time students spend in the traditional classroom environment....
In order to heal from bullying, it is important to have support and encouragement. Sometimes, young people have a strong family unit and close circle of friends that reassure them of their value and worth and help them regain their self-confidence and sense of purpose after bullying. But, not everyone has this type of support network. Or, they may feel like their friends and family just do not understand what they are going through....
In fact, studies show that pet ownership may benefit kids in a number of ways. Pets can help decrease stress and can even help children develop social and emotional skills. And although research on human-animal interaction is still relatively new, initial studies have shown that pets can reduce cortisol levels, decrease loneliness, boost mood, and increase feelings of social support. If you are considering getting your kids a pet—or if you are being lobbied relentlessly by your kids to adopt an animal—you may be wondering if all that added responsibility will really be worth the time and effort....
In order to help kids succeed, it is important for parents to watch for signs that their child is struggling with learning and behavior. Interventions that account for both learning and behavior challenges can help improve academic achievement and outcomes. How Learning Disabilities Affect Behavior Learning disabilities can have an impact on a child’s behavior. That can create a complex problem in which a child’s learning disability and behavior problems make learning difficult....
Overall, there are three primary types of tutoring available: Online tutoringPrivate tutorsCorporate tutoring centers When considering hiring a tutor for your child, it can feel overwhelming trying to evaluate your options and budget for the fees. If these challenges resonate with you, here are some tips to help you plan and budget for your child’s tutoring expenses. Determine Your Budget Before you can develop a budget for tutoring services, you need to take a look at your monthly income and expenses....
As part of that recovery, you’ll experience some postpartum bleeding and discharge for a few weeks. For most people, the bleeding is heavy right after childbirth and eventually lightens up before disappearing altogether. Ahead, learn more about postpartum bleeding, why it occurs, how to cope, and when you might want to give your healthcare provider a call. Why Does Postpartum Bleeding Happen? The blood and vaginal discharge that you experience in the postpartum period is known as lochia, and it’s a typical part of the postpartum healing process....
According to the HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration), many schools have taken their responsibility to stop bullying very seriously and have put in place an anti-bullying system of rules and consequences. Several states have passed anti-bullying laws that require public schools to have an anti-bullying program in place.You can request a copy of your school’s anti-bullying policies if it is not already in your student’s handbook. What Can You Expect the School Administrators, Teachers, and Staff to Do?...
